2024 – 14th Court of Appeals, Place 3 | Texas Judges

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Velda Faulkner received a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Hampton University and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Velda is an attorney at the Law Office of Velda R. Faulkner, where she has been since 1989. 

Velda previously ran for Place 3 judge of the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals in 2024 but did not win.

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As of January 22, 2026, Velda Faulkner did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "I aim to the prevent the erosion of our legal system and uphold the respect for the judiciary. Every litigant deserves fairness, impartiality and equality without intimidation or financial burden. I advocate for correct and consistent application of the law, irrespective of politics and litigant status. I will Defend the United States and the Texas Constitutions, while Protecting your Civil and Constitutional Rights!"

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.